Eye surgery puts Leonard's career in doubt
Sugar Ray Leonard underwent retinal eye surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital after detaching retina in his left eye. Doctors say recovery could take four to six months, possibly allowing a return to boxing later this year, but prognosis remains uncertain and the title bout against Roger Stafford was postponed.
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Sugar Ray Leonard undergoes eye surgery and boxing doubts
AP Sports Writer ED SCHUYLER JR reports Sugar Ray Leonard’s left eye surgery to repair a detached retina underscores boxing’s fragility. The season’s broken promises include Gerry Cooney’s shoulder injury delaying a Holmes bout and Hearns’ finger injury postponing a Hagler showdown, with Leonard’s fate adding more uncertainty to the spring schedule.
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Celtics Run Roughshod Over 76ers In Eastern Final Opener
Boston dominated Philadelphia with a fast-paced attack and stifling defense to win 121-81. Larry Bird posted a playoff triple-double with 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists as Rick Robey and Kevin McHale contributed inside punch. The Celtics sprinted ahead early and never let the Sixers regain momentum.
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Lakers edge Spurs in opening conference semifinal thriller
Kareem Abdul Jabar led Los Angeles with 32 points as the Lakers defeated San Antonio 128 117 to seize a 1 0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal. Norm Nixon added 31 points while Magic Johnson notched 13 points 16 rebounds and 14 assists. Spurs guard George Gervin scored 34. The game drew 15 700 fans.
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Odessa College Wranglers add Midwest flavor with four signees
Odessa College sets its 1982 83 season with six new players from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Iowa. Dale Bryant Bill Vuckovich Brad Werth Erin Kelly and Tony Gilbert join returning players Donnell Burwell Wayne Lister Al Penny Kerry Robinson and more. Yeakel touts better caliber recruits focused on team play and floor sense as they look to fill post and forward spots.
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